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Sweet Surrender (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove - Book 3

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Becca can handle his rambunctious twins in the classroom. But teaching their dad to open his heart would take a Christmas miracle�

Zane Lawrence doesn’t need anything but the family dairy farm and his seven-year-old twin boys for his life to be complete. The single dad works hard all day and chases the boys around the farm all night. His life is a little chaotic � but there’s a delicate balance to it.

So when a pretty young teacher at the boys� school tries to interfere with some big ideas about their education, Zane isn’t about to let her throw their world off-kilter. After all, she’s new to the school and Sugarville Grove. And it’s bad enough that she’s meddling in his business, but the fact that he’s desperately attracted to her makes him furious with himself.

New teacher Becca Hawthorne sees the Lawrence twins struggling despite their potential and reaches out to their dad right away, excited about her first opportunity to make a real difference. It's crystal clear how much Zane Lawrence loves his boys, so Becca doesn’t expect him to be so offended at her attempts to help. Anyone can see that the man has deep wounds, but his reaction to her feels almost personal. She’s not about to let it stop her from fighting for his kids, though.

When he finally relents, Becca is sure that her dealings with the single dad are over. But for some reason, she suddenly finds herself bumping into Zane Lawrence at every turn. Whether it’s the store, the post office, or the flurry of holiday events in town, she can’t seem to stop seeing the handsome cowboy everywhere she goes.

Did Santa send these lonesome souls a pair of holiday matchmakers for Christmas? And how long can they keep denying what seems so obvious to everyone else before they finally surrender?

Welcome to Sugarville Grove, where clean & wholesome small-town romance awaits you on every corner. Life is sweet in Sugarville Grove! Be sure to read the whole series!

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2025

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Profile Image for ItaPixie.
1,210 reviews136 followers
February 18, 2025

Sweet Surrender is the third in the A Small Town Christmas Romance series, but it could be read as a standalone. I highly recommend to read it if you like that warm hug that only a pleasant story can give you.

Becca Hawthorne is the new Sugarville Grove's 2nd grade teacher, she came from the city and she is really excited to have the chance to teach her own class. Zane Lawrence is a farmer and the single father of twin boys, he doesn't like change so he doesn't trust his boys new teacher's ideas. Will Zane learn to be more flexible getting to know Becca better?

I adored the enthusiasm that Becca puts into her work, she always wants the best for her students and she is unafraid to express her ideas. I liked Zane in all his grumpy, emotionally scarred self. At times he comes too strong defending his stable and unalterable life, but also in those cases he puts his sons welfare first and when he realises he is wrong he apologizes without any problem.

I've enjoyed the dynamics between Becca, Zane and the boys. They are so lucky to come into each other lives, and, little by little, changing them forever.

Clara Pines made an awesome job with this festive and endearing story, these loveable characters, and this cozy small town.


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96 reviews1 follower
February 12, 2025
A delightful feel good story of how busy people with established ideas for their lives can be blind sided by love. Becca is a teacher every parent would be thrilled to have teaching their child. Zane is an amazing single dad whose sons want their teacher, Becca, to marry their dad and become their mom. The twins characters are well developed and help make this story so delightful. A most enjoyable read.
Profile Image for Melissa May.
28 reviews
February 20, 2025
This book is just adorable! I think this might be my favorite Clara Pines book.
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3,295 reviews55 followers
February 18, 2025
Zane Lawrence a single dad to seven year old twins a dairy farmer for his sins. He has a lot to learn when it comes to the kid’s new teacher. He thinks he’s about to teach her that he knows what is best for his family and she shouldn’t interfere , even though a good sort she is it’s quite clear…besides the fact that she is a pretty young thing that if he let her she’d make his heart sing he’s sure because if this is love he wants more�.Whats in store for Becca she cannot foresee ,this infuriating single dad is a mystery ,his twins she can cope with but it’s the dad she dare hope with when teaching an old dog new tricks . He’s so stubborn and doesn’t want to be fixed that way. Does she have a chance to sway him someday to her way of the world of education. Does she have ideas above her station ? It seems that Zane thinks she does and wants not to discuss but in the same breath she takes his breath away. She is new to the school ,he’d be a fool to ignore their rapport when she opens the lines of conversation. A wonderful Christmas romance ,because why not Sugarville Grove has a lot to offer this single dad and his potential lover . If he just gave hope a chance to come on in out of the cold. If he makes a step so bold out of his comfort zone he must stray. And Santa this Christmas time gives him his day ,his helping hand to see him on his way to shout yay from the rooftops because Becca Hawthorne,the thorn in his side he eventually feels he can abide to be near and he opens his heart and that’s worth a cheer. In anyone’s book these two are in love and it’s one to be sure of as she loves his children as much as their dad and that’s a whole lotta happy ,not sad. Great writing as ever by this author Clara Pines whose stories always spell a good time.
Profile Image for Patty Duplechin.
676 reviews6 followers
February 22, 2025
Single dad Zane Lawrence is a father of twin seven year old sons and helps to run his family’s business. A job he loves. Becca Hawthorne got a job teaching in the small, quaint town of Sugarville Grove. She’s excited to finally have a class of her own instead of being a sub. She lives to teach young children. It’s her dream and she left all of her family behind for it. First Thanksgiving and Christmas without them. Now she just has to prove to everyone she is good at her job. As she teaches his twins, Zane and the boys show her around town. Zane and Becca seem to have chemistry. Neither are looking for a relationship, especially Zane after the twins mother up and left right after they were born. Becca doesn’t have the time either. Can they resist each other? It’s not good to date a parent of her student. All Becca really wants to help his sons and bring out the best of each one. Will there be Christmas magic and miracles happening? Anything is possible with his family and his sneaky little boys who would love to see Becca with their father. They just love her and want to be a family. She can’t help but fall in love with Zane and his precious sons. Will they become a family? What will they townspeople think? Will the school allow it? I was rooting for this couple and those precious boys who deserve a mother. Worth the read. The characters are amazing. I received this book for my honest review. I give it voluntarily.
Profile Image for Stormi Ellis.
271 reviews6 followers
February 22, 2025
Sweet Surrender (Sugarville Grove Book 3)
By: Clara Pines

5 Stars

In the other two books in this series, we get a glimpse of Zane, Tags brother, who has two young kids. In this book, we really get to meet him. He spends his days working the farm and the creamery while also chasing around his 2 twin boys.

Becca is the new teacher and has always felt it was a calling. When she meets the two Lawrence twins, Cal and Nick, she falls in love with their bond and realizes they are better together. Soon, the job and kids aren't the only things she finds herself falling for.

This was such a sweet romance, and I loved it. The twins bring a special and cute something extra to these pages. They bring innocence and warmth. They make the dynamics fall into place in the cutest of ways. In this story, you get a good mix of town history and a little drama. Learning about Sugarville Grove is what ultimately brings Becca and Zane together, that and the teaching and understanding of two precious boys.

I have loved this story. I have loved this series. Sugarville Grove is a magical Christmas town that will wrap you in warmth and love from the very first page. I know it has me. I can't wait to read more.

Stormi Ellis
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328 reviews2 followers
February 17, 2025
Becca has moved to Sugarville Grove to teach elementary school and have a regular class rather than bouncing around classes as a substitute. Zane has twin sons, one of which will be in Becca’s class. As the days continue, Becca has more interactions with Zane. She suggests both boys become students in her class as she feels both will do better together. Zane agrees but then when the other teacher claims to catch one of the boy’s cheating on a test, Zane decides they should go back to separate classrooms. Zane’s wife left him soon after the twins were born so he doesn’t feel like he is a good person for her. But the two still find themselves together from time to time. Although both try to keep things between them friendly, they keep finding that there are deeper feelings. Can these two work through their issues? A lovely, touching story of people who are trying to determine what their relationship will be. Loved this sweet story.
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46 reviews7 followers
February 22, 2025
Sugarville Grove: Becca and Zane

I absolutely love this series! It’s all about second chances and how to overcome insecurities and past hurt to find where you are meant to be. This book about Becca and Zane is my favorite so far. We see from the very beginning how much each of them loves Zane’s two boys and how each of them would do anything to make sure the boys were happy and thriving.
Becca being their teacher and fighting for what’s best for them and showing everyone just what they are capable of and the boys knowing how special she was and trying to match make her with their Dad is so very sweet.
I absolutely love their story and their ending. I look forward to seeing what’s next for them. Hopefully a baby of their own some day. Maybe a little sister for the boys. This is such a sweet little town and I can’t wait to see which Lawrence gets their happily ever after next.
Profile Image for Erin Lewis.
5,679 reviews202 followers
February 15, 2025
5 Star Review Sweet Surrender (Sugarville Grove #2) by Clara Pines

I enjoy single parent stories, add in that it is set around Christmas, my favorite holiday of the year and the small town of Sugarville Grove and for me it was a win all around.

Becca Hawthorne is the new teacher in town and finds herself invested in Zane Lawrence’s seven year old twin so sons. Only problem is that Zane is not happy with her interference.

However, could it be that the attraction he feels for her is what is really his issue?

As they keep running into each other, a connection builds. Could the magic of the Christmas season bring these two lonely people the happiness they deserve? One click and find out.
Profile Image for Laila Nelke.
355 reviews2 followers
February 18, 2025
Sweet Surrender is the third instalment in Sugarville Grove series and what a fantastic delightful heartwarming addition it was! Set in a small town for Christmas holidays with a community that supports their own, great place to start fresh with the new beginnings and new friends. Becca is the new second grade teacher who loves teaching and kids and would do anything to help them get to their full potential. I wish I had such amazing teachers. She falls instantly in love with the incredibly adorable twins Cal and Nick who are sons of Zane, the single father, farmer with a great big family who support them.
When Becca comes into picture something unexpected happens between them but circumstances are against it or are they really? It’s an absolutely must read! Well written story amazing characters and such great setting. What’s not to love?
Profile Image for Janeal.
122 reviews1 follower
February 23, 2025
Book 3 of this series.
Becca is young and full of life. She has her whole life ahead of her and is excited to actually teach in her own classroom. She is ready to take on the world no matter how inexperienced others see her.

Zane is a single dad of twins. He has a good life with his sons and his wonderful family on their farm. He doesn't need anyone coming in and turning his world upside down. So when the new school teacher comes in with her big ideas, he does what any dad does and puts his boys first and his heart second.

The characters are well written. Realistic road bumps make the book easy to relate to. Supportive family members help you feel like you belong in Sugarville Grove as well. And what a place to be.
Profile Image for Rosie Trzewik.
798 reviews6 followers
February 12, 2025
A sweet story that has one wrapped up and ends up with a pretty bow. Becca finally dream of being a teacher has come true, she finally has her own class but it’s in the small town of Sugarville Grove. Not given much notice and before the Christmas holidays she is determined to make a good impression with her 2nd grade students. One of the first students she met were adorable twins and Cal is in her class. She also met their father who happens to be a single dad that is very protective of his sons.
I love a feel good story and this checked off all the boxes! Can’t wait to read more of the happenings in #Sugarville Grove. #SweetSurrender
Profile Image for Carmela Dimattia.
1,653 reviews17 followers
February 18, 2025
Another beautiful Christmas read from Clara Pines with lots of love and affection and just a warm happy vibe with the Lawrence family and the new school teacher in Sugarville Grove, Becca. I love the community spirit and how everyone in this small town is friendly and always looking out for their neighbours. Becca and Zane have undeniable chemistry but with Zane being a single parent his first priority are his two boys who ultimately end up in Becca's class and the friendship grows into a beautiful love. I absolutely enjoyed this book and all the characters and I am so excited to read more in this wonderful series.
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
19k reviews238 followers
February 18, 2025
This is the third book in this series and this is Zane and Becca’s story.
Becca is the new teacher in town, and Zane is a divorced single dad, to 7-year old twin boys, and he runs his family’s creamery. When Becca has some suggestions about the boys who are struggling, it does not go down well with Zane.
This is a well written easy to read story, with family, friendships, emotions, challenges, engaging and realistic characters, humor, witty banter, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and sweet small town romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
535 reviews5 followers
February 19, 2025
This delightful story has clean romance, likable MCs and super adorable twins.Ìý Becca is very kind and caring, and she feels that teaching is her calling. Zane is a farmer who has been raising his twin boys alone since their births, but luckily he has had the help of his huge family along the way. They are attracted to each other at first sight, but Becca is the boys' teacher and Zane has to overcome the past trauma of his wife leaving him. The secondary characters are just as wonderful, while the writing is top notch and easy to read. I'm really enjoying the Sugarville Grove series so far.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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4,086 reviews50 followers
February 19, 2025
4.5 Stars
Another wonderful heartfelt story in this series. I love the setting of Sugarville Grove during Christmas. This book had me from the first page. Zane's twin boys Cal and Nick were a delightful bonus to the book. They have such strong personalities, but such kind hearts. The Lawrence family already had my heart stolen, but this book just reenforced it. I loved Becca. She loves her job as a teacher, but you can easily see it's more of a calling. I loved how she fights for her students. Need more of that in the world. Zane and Becca were adorable together. This is definitely a make you feel good romance. It delivers on all the feels!
20 reviews
February 18, 2025
Sweet Surrender (A Small Town Christmas Romance): Sugarville Grove - Book 3
Becca and Zane are the main characters in this wonderful and clean romance story. This romance starts out very shakey as both have some level of insecurity. Becca is the new second grade teacher at the local elementary school. Zane is a single parent raising twin boys that are in the second grade. This is a memorable romance story that you will want to read again. I love this little town and its people. Clara Pines draws us into Sugarville Grove along with the residents there.
Profile Image for Pam Fleming.
908 reviews
February 19, 2025
Becca has come to town and been hired as a teacher. Handsome rancher Zane, is a single father of twin sons. His son Cal is in Becca’s classroom. After a short time, Becca comes up with a new plan involving the boys, Cal and Nick.

Soon a problem arises with the boys and Zane has a few harsh words for Becca.

Becca’s teaching methods have her making home visits and after a trip to the Lawrence Ranch, she is embraced by the family

Is love in the air? Will the Christmas season be a time for new beginnings?

Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion
Profile Image for Amy Petrowich.
299 reviews1 follower
February 19, 2025
perfect!!

I love this little town. Sugarville Grove is a great place to visit while curled up on the couch with a warm beverage.
Zane is an amazing hero and perfect for Becca � until he’s not! When things go wrong, Zane shows just how imperfect the perfect man can be while still making you love him.
I loved the conflict in this story. The way Becca held to her convictions and did what was best was so encouraging.
The Christmas element is just a setting that’s almost over shadowed by the story. This book can be enjoyed any time of year.
Profile Image for Sharon.
881 reviews5 followers
February 20, 2025
Great addition to the Sugarville Grove series this one by Clara Pines.
Becca is the new teacher in town, so excited to be starting the year in her own classroom.
Zane is a single dad with twin boys, one of which is in Becca’s class.
He doesn’t take it well when she wants to break the school rules and have both boys in one class. He changes his mind after he sees that she is probably right after all.
Sweet story of how important a teacher can be in young lives.
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.
635 reviews7 followers
February 18, 2025
Excellent romance with lots of smiles and happiness. Becca is a young school teacher who has been a substitute teacher for awhile. She's been hoping to receive a full-time job with her own classroom. She's been offered a position to teach second grade in the small town of Sugarville Grove. Zane Lawrence is the parent of twin boys who are in second grade. You'll love reading this as the story unfolds for happy endings.
314 reviews
February 18, 2025
You can’t help but think “Hallmark� when reading Zane and Becca’s story. Becca truly has a HUGE heart and wants nothing more than to make a difference in the life of the children she teaches. The fact that Zane’s boys just happen to be two of her students makes for a very interesting read. I also love stories that have dual POV so this helps the story take on another element. LOVED how these two end up finding their HEA-so sweet!!
170 reviews
February 21, 2025
What an amazingly sweet romance!

Zane and Becca are so right for each other.
Zane, a single father of twins, meets one of his sons teachers, Becca. Sparks and zings fly between the two of them. They seem to be meeting each other more often in town, maybe with a little help others? But when a crisis arise with the twins, will Zane be able get past that and get his HEA with Becca. Can Becca help the twins and Zane. This had all the sweet feels in a romance book. I loved it and am ready to read the next book!


Profile Image for Cindy Hughes.
1,556 reviews8 followers
February 13, 2025
I loved this story so much! Becca a new teacher and is new to Sugarville Grove. Zane is a single father to twin boys. The relationship between them moved slowly, but was a sweet and amazing love story. I loved the twins! They were delightful! Sweet Surrender is a sweet, delightful story full of love and family. Once again Clara has written another amazing Christmas romance!
732 reviews15 followers
February 15, 2025
Welcome to Sugarville Grove.
A small town with people who have really big hearts .
Becca is the new school teacher who has very spirited twin boys in her class.
Zane is the single father of these twin boys, who just wants his boys and his dairy farm.

So much love, so much small town, and throwing Christmas and it’s a winner!!
Profile Image for Marty Moore.
676 reviews2 followers
February 18, 2025
Heartwarming

This is such a heartwarming story. It shows that love wins. When you have twins, that you're raising on your own, you feel that your focus needs to be on them. Dating isn't an option because, can any woman truly love active twin boys?
This is a very sweet story that shows how there is someone who can love your twins as much as you do.
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13.3k reviews154 followers
February 19, 2025
This sweet, heartfelt romance gave me all The Feels and had me really feeling the love. The chemistry and attraction between Zane and Becca were undeniable and their banter irresistible. The twins were cute and all together you just couldn't help caring about them all and wanting only the best for them.
4,139 reviews34 followers
February 19, 2025
Sweet Surrender has a set of matchmaking twins who want a mother for Christmas! This entire series so far has been delightful to read. Primary school teachers are so important and the reader gets to see the difference that a dedicated teacher can make. I loved every minute of this wonderful romance!
Profile Image for Rebecca White.
1,359 reviews6 followers
February 20, 2025
Heart warming

I loved this story. I liked that Becca watched to see what was happening with each of the children in her class so she could make a difference. Comparing her to Encyclopedia Brown was great. I loved the twins and the way they cared so much for each other. Who can't fall in love with a dad who wants what is best for his boys.
2,204 reviews12 followers
February 24, 2025
Sweet Surrender

This was a really sweet story about a new teacher finding her way. She always really wanted to be a teacher and took her children serious. She had one of a twin in her class and the other was in another classroom. She discovered a problem with the boys. Enjoy this great story.
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